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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

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The five winners will join a larger pool of finalists to compete for a variety of rewards at the challenge’s global final demo event scheduled for October this year.

Empowering innovation: OPPO announces regional winners of Inspiration Challenge in Bangkok

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The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

Japan

Singapore

By addressing challenges in cost, stability, and integration, hydro-floating photovoltaic projects can be a beacon of hope in sustainable power generation.

Are floating solar farms the future source of Asia’s renewable energy?

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

Great Wall Motor produces SUVs, pickup trucks, and passenger cars across multiple brands, with a focus on expanding EV and smart vehicle capabilities.

Great Wall Motor

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Chinese automakers are vying for a piece of Thailand’s EV market, a move underpinned by the country's industrial advantages, climate conditions, and cultural backdrop.

Chinese automakers embrace Thailand in race for electric vehicle dominance

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

Gobi Partners

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Hong Kong

Indonesia

Malaysia

Philippines

Vietnam

Recent investments made by the pan-Asian venture capital firm highlight health tech opportunities in the region.

Gobi Partners' strategic health tech investments signal growth opportunities in Asia

Gobi Partners&#8217; strategic health tech investments signal growth opportunities in Asia

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Gideon Ng

Bitkub, a Thai cryptocurrency exchange, enables trading of digital assets, reflecting Southeast Asia’s growing crypto adoption.

Bitkub

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

CEO Topp says Bitkub wants to give Thailand a chance as its future IPO site.

Thai crypto exchange Bitkub looks to gaming to expand market presence

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Despite the existing challenges, the region possesses tremendous potential to fully embrace the benefits of this emerging technology.

Embracing Decentralization: Unlocking the Benefits of DeFi in Southeast Asia

The joint venture with Gulf Energy will begin operations in Q4.

Binance gains first Southeast Asian license from Thailand

Chinese car manufacturers are leveraging favorable policies and a mature supply chain to increase their market share in Thailand’s EV market.

Are Chinese Car Manufacturers Gaining on Japanese Brands in Thailand?

Opinion

Perhaps a more nuanced and targeted approach is needed for effective policymaking.

The Bullet: The Convenience of Blanket Policies — How Thailand’s One-Size-Fits-All Approach Falls Short

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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

The Kickstarter-backed device marks an effort to move beyond specialized tennis equipment and build a software-driven sports ecosystem.

Pongbot’s Aura raises nearly USD 4 million for multisport coaching robot

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

South Korea

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

The deal follows regulatory approval for seven on-device AI services.

ModelBest’s on-device AI model is coming to Samsung smartphones

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Alipay, a fintech platform by Ant Group, offers mobile payments, financial services, and e-commerce integrations, supporting transactions globally.

Alipay

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

Europe

Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Ant International raises Series A funding, Granite-Integral backs Berlin-based Omio, 13 China investments, and more

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Sudo Lim

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.